The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport

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This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition. The book covers the key areas of scientific knowledge in sport and is divided into: physiology and biochemistry; nutrition; anthropometry; immunology; cell biology; biomechanics, engineering and ergonomics; psychology; pharmacology; limitations to performance; special populations; and exercise and health. Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport, draws on the expertise of an international collection of contributors who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. It will be indispensable for all sport scientists and medical doctors who serve athletes and sports teams and is an invaluable reference for students of sport and exercise science.Pain and Hibbs (2007) reported that the reaction times of their sprinters were
under 85 ms. ... of electronic timing has also helped in deciding the outcome of
races that would have been difficult to confirm with confidence using manual
timing.

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The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport

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Ronald J. Maughan

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John Wiley & Sons - 2009-01-26

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